Finding the Third Proportional to 465,990 and 698,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,990 and 698,265 is: 1,046,318.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,990 : 698,265 = 698,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,990/698,265 = 698,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,990x = 698,265 × 698,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,990x = 487,574,010,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,574,010,225/465,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,046,318.61
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